A Grand Confluence of Industry Titans, Redefining Healthcare Leadership for the World. From Pharma Innovation to Patient‑Centric Care — Icons of Change Take Center Stage in Mumbai
The healthcare vertical of Network 7 Media Group successfully concluded its landmark 17th Annual Healthcare Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hotel Mumbai International Airport. Universally recognized as the “Oscars of Indian Healthcare,” the high-profile summit gathered the industry’s most influential pioneers, visionaries, and medical practitioners under the progressive theme: “Reimagining Healthcare – Powering Trust, Innovation & Global Impact.”
The elite gathering featured a stellar lineup of thought leaders addressing the future of global medicine, seamlessly coordinated by the captivating presence of Bollywood Actress and Anchor, Leslie Tripathy.
Keynote Highlights & Industry Insights
The summit served as a melting pot of disruptive ideas, with key sector veterans addressing critical breakthroughs and challenges:
- Satya Ramani Vadlamani (Chairperson & Managing Director, Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt. Ltd.) delivered a powerful address titled “A Woman of Substance: Breaking Barriers: Engineering the Future of Pharma: The Next Frontier in NDDS and Patient-Centric Formulations.”
- Rishubh Satiya (CEO and Co-Founder, PLIX) shared a masterclass in brand scaling with his presentation, “The Making of a Blockbuster: Scaling Plix from a Bold Idea to a Household Name.”
- Shalini Jatia (Officer-In-Charge, Impacct Foundation) moved the audience with an impactful plea on “Investing in Hope, Building Sustainable Ecosystems for Pediatric Oncology.”
- Venkat Nelabhotla (Co-Founder, President & CEO, Vyome Holdings, Inc. and Vyome Therapeutics, Inc.) presented a strategic blueprint on “India’s Next Biotech and Pharma Innovation Leap: Develop, Own, Make, and Commercialize for the World.”
- Koushik Lahiri (Adjunct Professor & Distinguished Academician, AHERF; Senior Consultant Dermatologist, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata; and Hony. Medical Director, WIZDERM) addressed a critical global medical issue in his talk, “Faces of Damage – The Hidden Toll of Topical Steroid Dependence: TSDF: A Global Dermatology Challenge Demanding Action.”
“This is not just a ceremony — it is a platform for visionary leadership. A movement of change, amplifying voices that challenge norms, disrupt complacency, and drive innovation.”
— Dr. Satya Brahma, Chairman & Editor-In-Chief, Network 7 Media Group
The presentation of the coveted Award Trophies and Certificates of Excellence was led by Dr. Sudhakar Shinde, IRS (Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai) alongside Dr. Satya Brahma, honoring the architects and doyens who have shaped the foundation of modern healthcare.
17th Annual Healthcare Super Brand Awards 2026: The Winners
Built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and impact, this year’s list of laureates represents the gold standard of pharmaceutical and healthcare excellence:
| Award Category | Award Winner |
| Excellence In Breakthrough Pharmaceutical Innovations 2026 | RPG Life Sciences Limited |
| Woman Leader In Breakthrough Cosmetic Dermatology Innovations 2026 | Dr. Geeta Grewal, Founder & CMD, 9muses Wellness Clinic |
| Most Trusted Wellness & Nutrition Brand Of The Year 2026 | PLIX |
| Iconic Woman Visionary In Cosmetic Dermatology Innovation 2026 | Dr. Meghna Mour, Co-Founder & Medical Head, Skuccii Supercliniq |
| Most Admired Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer: Leadership In Innovation & Quality 2026 | Regenix Drugs Ltd |
| Pioneering Force In Skincare Innovation 2026 | Dr. Koushik Lahiri, Honorary Medical Director, Wizderm Skin & Hair Clinic |
| Vanguard Of Cold Chain Logistics 2026 | CRYOPDP (Part of DHL Health Logistics) |
| Most Promising Innovative Skincare Retail Brand 2026 | Soulflower |
| Trailblazer Of Innovation: Most Promising Entrepreneur 2026 | Mr. Venkat Nelabhotla, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Vyome Holdings, Inc. |
| Woman Luminary Leader In Medical Aesthetics & Beauty Care 2026 | Dr. Monica Kapoor, Founder & Director – ILACAD INSTITUTE |
| Visionary Pharma Leaders In Skincare Innovations 2026 | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Distinguished Honor In Pharma Intermediates & Advanced API Leadership 2026 | Surya Life Sciences Ltd |
| Advanced Global Leadership In Drug Delivery & Pharmaceutical Formulation 2026 | Murli Krishna Pharma Private Ltd |
| Asia’s Most Prestigious Health Sciences & Patient-Centric Institution 2026 | Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute Of Health Sciences (MGMIHS) |
| India’s Most Trusted Dermatologist-Recommended Sunscreen Brand 2026 | Uvdoux (Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd) |
| Breakthrough Hair Growth Formulation: Excellence In Trichological Science 2026 | Wellgrow (Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd) |
| Pharma Leaders CEO Of The Year 2026 | Mr. G. Sathya Narayanan, Chief Executive Officer, Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Most Innovative & Promising Healthcare Leader In Biosimilar Research & Development 2026 | Dr. A Ramamurthy, Founder, Regenix Group Of Companies |
| Champion Of Pediatric Cancer Care And Holistic Healing 2026 | Shalini Jatia, Officer-In-Charge, Impacct Foundation, Dept. Of Pediatric Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre |
| Most Innovative Brand Of The Year 2026 | ELIXIIRSS |
About Pharma Leaders
Pharma Leaders is the healthcare vertical of Network 7 Media Group. It stands as India’s most credible, widely accepted, and transparent recognition platform celebrating leadership, clinical excellence, and innovation across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare ecosystems. The Pharma Leaders Awards, often hailed as the “Oscars of Indian Healthcare,” have become the most credible and widely accepted recognition platform in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Over the years, the awards have built an unparalleled reputation for integrity, transparency, and impact—earning the trust of industry veterans, policymakers, and innovators alike. Widely acclaimed across India, the Healthcare Super Brand Awards stand as one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions, conferred annually after an extensive research process conducted with the trusted resources of Network 7 Media Group.
A Platform for Visionary Leadership
The awards are not just ceremonies—they are movements of change, amplifying voices that challenge norms, disrupt complacency, and drive innovation. By spotlighting leaders across pharma, biotech, healthcare delivery, and public health, Pharma Leaders Awards reinforce the values of fearless leadership, ethical practice, and transformative vision.
In essence, the Pharma Leaders Awards are more than trophies—they are testaments of credibility, symbols of excellence, and catalysts of progress in the healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem.
